The Malaysian frigate KD Jabat trails USS Curtis Wilbur
The Malaysian frigate KD Jabat trails USS Curtis Wilbur in the South China Sea as they form up for a photo exercise with other U.S. and Malaysian ships. Freedom is in Malaysia participating in Cooperation Afloa... More
Airman Apprentice Franklen Garrett, from Allegan, Mich.,
Airman Apprentice Franklen Garrett, from Allegan, Mich., takes a selfie on the field at Michigan Stadium with Capt. John Meier, commanding officer of Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). Garrett, Mei... More
Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit
Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard the forward deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) use amphibious assault vehicles, smoke flares and explosives for an amphibiou... More
Capt. John Meier, commanding officer of Pre-Commissioning
Capt. John Meier, commanding officer of Pre-Commissioning Unit (CVN 78) Gerald R. Ford, speaks to members of the Grand Rapids Public Schools’ Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) at a luncheon in Grand Rapids,... More
A Royal Malaysian Navy Super Lynx prepares to land
A Royal Malaysian Navy Super Lynx prepares to land on the flight deck of USS Freedom (LCS 1) during deck landing qualifications. The Super Lynx, call sign RENTAP, is the first foreign helicopter to ever land on... More
Boatswains Mate 1st Class James Small assigned to USS
Boatswains Mate 1st Class James Small assigned to USS Freedom (LCS 1) directs a Royal Malaysian Navy Super Lynx as it does touch and go training on the flight deck. The Super Lynx, call sign RENTAP, is the firs... More
Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit
Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard the forward deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) use amphibious assault vehicles to advance on a training site off the coast o... More
Chief Quartermaster Donald Alvarado, left, assigned
Chief Quartermaster Donald Alvarado, left, assigned to USS Freedom (LCS 1) fires a M240 machine gun while Gunner's Mate 1st Class James Poole supervises during a weapons qualification shoot at sea. Freedom is o... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 3, 2015) – Pre-commissioning
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 3, 2015) – Pre-commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) in port cabin staff are recognized at the conclusion of luncheon for various chief petty officers for their preparation and ta... More
Capt. John Meier, commanding officer of Pre-commissioning
Capt. John Meier, commanding officer of Pre-commissioning Unit (CVN 78) Gerald R. Ford, explains the features of a Ford-class carrier to visitors of the Gerald R. Ford Museum in Grand Rapids. Meier and are part... More
Chief Electronics Technician Jeff Simmons, from Battle
Chief Electronics Technician Jeff Simmons, from Battle Creek, Mich.; and Airman Apprentice Franklen Garrett, from Allegan, Mich.; participate in a television interview with WGVU Host Patrick Center at the Geral... More
A Royal Malaysian Navy Super Lynx helicopter lands
A Royal Malaysian Navy Super Lynx helicopter lands on the flight deck of the littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) in the South China Sea during landing qualifications June 18, 2013, as part of Cooperation A... More
Capt. John Meier, commanding officer of Pre-Commissioning
Capt. John Meier, commanding officer of Pre-Commissioning Unit (CVN 78) Gerald R. Ford, Chief Electronics Technician Jeff Simmons, from Battle Creek, Mich.; and Airman Apprentice Franklen Garrett, from Allegan,... More
Capt. John Meier, commanding officer of Pre-Commissioning
Capt. John Meier, commanding officer of Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), speaks to Girl Scouts and visitors to the Gerald R. Ford Library and Museum in Grand Rapids after a tree lighting ceremony... More
Lt. Mike Roselli assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike
Lt. Mike Roselli assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 73 aboard USS Freedom (LCS 1) does preflight checks on a MH-60R prior to an amphibious assault exercise with Marines from the 31st Marine Expedit... More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 16, 2015) -- Pre-commissioning
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 16, 2015) -- Pre-commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Sailors wax the galley floors to aid in cleanliness of the ship and to prevent damage to the tile. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Co... More
Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit
Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard the forward deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) use amphibious assault vehicles and timed explosives for an amphibious assaul... More
Capt. John Meier, commanding officer of Pre-Commissioning
Capt. John Meier, commanding officer of Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), and his wife Rachel examine President and Mrs. Ford's letters at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library in Ann Arbor, Mic... More